Portrait of Johann Most

Johann Most books in order

German-American anarchist

Lived
1846–1906
Country
Kingdom of Bavaria
Books
6

Johann Most published 4 non-fiction books and 2 other books, beginning with Science of Revolutionary Warfare (1885).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Johann Most

Non-fiction in order

  1. Science of Revolutionary Warfare (1885)

    74 pages

  2. God Pestilence (1887)

  3. Vive La Commune (1888)

  4. Memoiren, Erlebtes, Erforschtes Und Erdachtes (1903)

Other books in order

  1. The Beast of Property (1887)

  2. Social Monster (1890)

About Johann Most

Johann Joseph "Hans" Most was a German-American Social Democratic and then anarchist politician, newspaper editor, and orator. He is credited with popularizing the concept of "propaganda of the deed" in the United States. Most became a widely noted controversial figure when he published literature on how to make and use bombs, and was imprisoned several times for advocacy of violent anarchism.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Johann Most FAQ

How many books has Johann Most written?
Johann Most published 4 non-fiction books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Johann Most's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Science of Revolutionary Warfare.
What is Johann Most's last book?
Memoiren, Erlebtes, Erforschtes Und Erdachtes (1903).
What is Johann Most's most famous book?
Science of Revolutionary Warfare (1885) is Johann Most's most widely read book.

Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.